Contradiction with James 2:24
James 2:24 emphasizes that a person is justified by works, and not by faith only, which contradicts Romans 5:11's theme of receiving atonement through Jesus Christ.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
Galatians 2:16 states that a person is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, contradicting the notion in Romans 5:11 that emphasizes boasting in God through Jesus Christ revealing a sense of triumphant confidence rather than passive faith.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26
Hebrews 10:26 warns against willful sinning after receiving knowledge of the truth, which contradicts Romans 5:11's theme of reconciliation and free gift of atonement.
Hebrews 10:26: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:24
Ezekiel 18:24 mentions that a righteous person will die for his iniquity if he turns from his righteousness, contrasting with the assurance of reconciliation and atonement found in Romans 5:11.
Ezekiel 18:24: But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, [and] doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked [man] doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:12
Philippians 2:12 encourages believers to work out their own salvation with fear and trembling, in contrast to Romans 5:11's message of assured reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ.
Philippians 2:12: Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
Paradox #1
Romans 5:11 talks about rejoicing in God through Jesus Christ, emphasizing the joy of reconciliation. A possible contradiction some might see is if the joyful acceptance of reconciliation overlooks the need for ongoing repentance and humility. If people take reconciliation for granted, it might lead to complacency in moral conduct.